Costa Mesa, CA Rental Market Trends

What is the average rent in Costa Mesa?

The average rent for an apartment in Costa Mesa is $2,716. The cost of rent varies depending on several factors, including location, size, and quality.

Average rent in Costa Mesa, CA

Last updated November 2023
Average Rent Average Apartment Size
$2,716 852 sq. ft.

What is the average apartment size in Costa Mesa?

The average size for a Costa Mesa, CA apartment is 852 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

Costa Mesa, CA apartment rent ranges

Costa Mesa, CA Occupied Housing Units

24,980 or 60% of the households in Costa Mesa, CA are renter-occupied while 16,427 or 40% are owner-occupied.

Costa Mesa, CA rent trends

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How Costa Mesa Compares to Other Cities

State Average Rent
Ventura $2,784
Goleta $3,162
Los Angeles $2,719
Santa Barbara $2,842
San Francisco $3,267
Oxnard $2,627
Irvine $3,222
East Bay $2,580
Sanger $1,235
San Diego $2,997
Santa Ana $2,576
Anaheim $2,354
Newport Beach $3,726
Long Beach $2,571
Costa Mesa $2,716
Huntington Beach $2,687
Orange $2,590
Fountain Valley $2,604
Downey $2,245
Laguna Hills $2,697
Placentia $2,546

What is the average price for a storage unit in Costa Mesa?

The average rent for a non-climate-controlled 10'x10' storage unit in Costa Mesa is $287.43. Rental costs vary depending on several factors, including unit size and the storage facility's location and amenities.

Most Popular Apartments in Costa Mesa

Santa Barbara Lane, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
1 BED $800+
2 BEDS $700+

1850 Whittier Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
1 BED N/A
2 BEDS $2,400

Pine Creek Village, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
1 BED N/A
2 BEDS $2,100
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